Vlog Production
How to Create Vlogs
A Vlog or a Video Log is a great way of presenting an idea, topic or essay in video format.
On this page you will have all the necessary learning resources in order to create your own Vlog or Video Essay.
1) Develop a Theme & Gather Content
If you are unsure of what topic your Vlog should be on, it is a good idea to create a Mind Map to help you develop themes and content ideas.
Once you have an idea you are happy with, gather Video, Image or Audio content that would be suitable for your Vlog. This can be gathered through Camtasia software.
2) Script your Vlog
Before you create your Vlog, it is important to think about what is going to be said and how it will be created technically. This is why it is important to create a Documentary Script as it will inform and inspire your visuals, sound and narration.
Download a template here:
3. Journal to Camera
If you are a beginner and want to create high quality Vlog content in the simplest way possible we suggest using the Sony PXW X70 Camcorder and a Tripod as it is excellent at recording high quality video and audio in its automatic mode, all you need to do is simply frame the shot and press record when ready. You will also require a laptop placed at head height with the below website uploaded:
https://telepromptermirror.com/telepromptersoftware.htm
You can paste your script dialogue in to the Teleprompter and you will be able to read your narration while the camera is recording.
4) EDITING AND EXPORTING
Making your First Edit in Premier Pro
How to preview your recorded videos in Adobe Premier Pro and how to edit them together.
Sound Bridging and Ducking
How to Unlink the audio of the videos so you can create more advanced visual edits.
Exporting your Project in to video
How to turn your project in to a video so that it can be watched and uploaded.